Associate Professor in Shipping Management

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Ålesund; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Employee benefits

Open and inclusive work environment

Job summary

NTNU in Ålesund seeks an Associate Professor in Shipping Management to lead teaching and supervision across bachelor, master and PhD levels. The role includes initiating research projects focused on innovative teaching methods and publishing results in maritime-related fields.

The successful candidate will build industry networks, disseminate knowledge, and perform administrative duties as part of an international academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching and supervision experience in higher education.
• English proficiency (oral and written) is required.
• Norwegian language skills at level B2 or higher.
• Experience in creating or evaluating innovative learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the teaching portfolio in Shipping Management.
• Supervise students at bachelor, master and PhD levels.
• Initiate and develop research projects for innovative teaching methods.
• Publish research in relevant fields.
• Build and maintain networks with the maritime industry.
• Disseminate research and knowledge.
• Perform relevant administrative tasks.

Skills

Teaching experience

Supervision experience

English proficiency

Norwegian B2

Innovative learning environments

Maritime industry knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in engineering, maritime studies or social sciences

Job description

About The Position

The Shipping Management program in Ålesund has a strong position in the maritime industry. The program attracts top candidates nationally and offers an educational environment close to practice—where participants learn how to apply theory to real operational challenges. We aim to provide an innovative learning environment with a strong operational perspective, closely attuned with industry needs. Our goal is to strengthen the position of the study program both nationally and internationally.

The Shipping Management program is part of the Maritime Operations team, combining education and research across both shore and sea —at both operational and managerial levels. Together, Maritime Operations has the strategic goal to be “the preferred partner within research and education in leadership and organization of maritime operations.” The shipping program encompasses the complete maritime value chain.

Digital transformation is changing the maritime industry and the relationship between shore and sea, and brings new requirements for business models, roles, responsibilities, and competence. In our work, simulators and close dialogue with industry are key resources. Our research in particular focuses on how new maritime technologies and environmental regulations affect maritime operations. Therefore, to meet these challenges we have established the Fjord Lab infrastructure that enables the team to test and develop new technologies and study their impact on maritime operations.

We are now looking for a candidate who can further strengthen our strategical prioritization. The successful candidate must have an academic profile that supports our strategic prioritization of professional development—by combining research-based knowledge with industry insight. The candidate should be able to build and develop activities that enhance our educational and research impact in research to innovative learning environments.

Your immediate leader is the head of the institute

Duties of the Position

• Responsible for the relevant teaching portfolio in Shipping Management


• Supervision of students at bachelor, master and PhD level


• Initiating and developing research projects relevant for innovative teaching methods


• Publishing research in relevant fields


• Building and maintaining networks with the maritime industry


• Dissemination of research and knowledge


• Performing relevant administrative tasks

Required Qualifications

You must have the following qualifications required for the position of associate professor:

• a doctoral degree in engineering, maritime studies or social sciences, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality, relevant for the call


• Teaching and supervision experience within higher education


• Qualified to teach courses in the Shipping Management study program.


• Strong oral and written English skills


• For non-Scandinavian speakers: formal documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE)


• Norwegian language skills at level B2


• Experience with how to build innovative learning environments, either from research or educational practice


• An ability to connect commercial and operational perspectives on maritime industry activities.

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the NTNUs guidelines for academic positions. If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses.

New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment is required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience and network in the maritime industry


• Insights into shipping industry and markets


• A documented portfolio on developing innovative learning environment, examples may include simulation-based training, industry cases, industry collaborations, or data/digital tools and so forth

Personal qualities

• Ability to work independently and in teams


• Flexibility and adaptability


• Motivation to contribute to a positive work environment


• Interest in the broader context of your research and ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teams

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• exciting and challenging tasks in a strong internationalacademic environment


• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues


• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund


• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

As a Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross 750 000 NOK – 900 000 NOK per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

Application deadline

15.11.2026

General information

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality. (delete if not applicable)

The city of Ålesund

The city of Ålesund, with its population of 50 000, will provide you with plenty of opportunities to explore a region of Norway that is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. Ålesund itself, with its Art Nouveau architecture, is by many considered to be the most beautiful city in Norway! The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world.

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

We aim to be a hub of international knowledge and innovation in maritime operations. This involves education and research on the design of ships and marine equipment as well as on the operation of vessels. Maritime operations integrate technology, human factors and business. The interfaces between these areas often spark inspiration for innovation and new solutions. The Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Questions About The Position

Marte Fanneløb Giskeødegård

Professor

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Julie Trentemøller Frafjord

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